Duke Of Milan Collection

Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine, c1490. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine, c1490. Cecilia Gallerani was an influential mistress of the ruler of Milan, Ludovico Sforza

A Storm - Prospero, Miranda and Caliban Spy the Shipwreck, 1778 (oil on canvas)
NGW184283 A Storm - Prospero, Miranda and Caliban Spy the Shipwreck, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 123.2x155 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Valentina Visconti, Valentine de Milan, Duchess of Orleans, 1371-1408. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after
FLO4570221 Valentina Visconti, Valentine de Milan, Duchess of Orleans, 1371-1408. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a sculpture on her tomb in the convent of the Celestines in Paris in

The reign of Louis XII of France, Father of the People, 1498-1515 (colour litho)
5207734 The reign of Louis XII of France, Father of the People, 1498-1515 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Louis XII of France)

Philip III of Spain (1578-1621) Felipe III, King of Spain and Portugal
5892378 Philip III of Spain (1578-1621) Felipe III, King of Spain and Portugal. After an 17th century print (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Leonardo da Vinci collaborating on the construction of Milan Catherdal under the orders of Ludovico Sforza (chromolitho)
2782718 Leonardo da Vinci collaborating on the construction of Milan Catherdal under the orders of Ludovico Sforza (chromolitho) by European School

Portrait of Giangaleazzo Visconti (1351-1402) (chalk on paper)
ALI109445 Portrait of Giangaleazzo Visconti (1351-1402) (chalk on paper) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Alinari

Chateau de Loches (chromolitho)
724745 Chateau de Loches (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Loches)

Prospero Watching Ferdinand and Miranda, c. 1840 (graphite and wash on paper)
XYC282783 Prospero Watching Ferdinand and Miranda, c.1840 (graphite and wash on paper) by Holst, Theodor M. von (1810-44); 24.6x18.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Bernabo Visconti, Duke of Milan, receiving the Nuncios from Pope Innocent VI, in 1361 (engraving)
1103970 Bernabo Visconti, Duke of Milan, receiving the Nuncios from Pope Innocent VI, in 1361 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernabo Visconti)

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) in the Company of Lodovico Sforza (1452-1508)
ALI167630 Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) in the Company of Lodovico Sforza (1452-1508), from the Galileo Gallery (fresco) (b/w photo) by Cianfanelli

The Princes Cinderellas Fancy Dress Ball at the Princes Hall (engraving)
1055448 The Princes Cinderellas Fancy Dress Ball at the Princes Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leonardo looks forward (colour litho)
976580 Leonardo looks forward (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonardo looks forward)

Francesco I Sforza (engraving)
816645 Francesco I Sforza (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francesco I Sforza, Italian condottiero and the founder of the Sforza dynasty in Milan)

Portrait of Galeazzo Mario Sforza (1444-76) c. 1471 (tempera on panel) (see also 168788)
SCP50366 Portrait of Galeazzo Mario Sforza (1444-76) c.1471 (tempera on panel) (see also 168788) by Pollaiolo, Piero del (1443-96); 65x42 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian

Prospero and Miranda, fragment from The Tempest, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
BOL143705 Prospero and Miranda, fragment from The Tempest, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire

Francesco Sforza, probably c. 1480 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Francesco Sforza, probably c. 1480/1500

Francesco I Sforza, 1401-1466, 4th Duke of Milan 1450 [obverse], c. 1441

Filippo Maria Visconti, 1392-1447, Duke of Milan 1412 [obverse], c. 1441

Filippo Maria Visconti Riding in a Mountainous Landscape [reverse], c. 1441

Philippe II, roi d Espagne. Creator: Jean Morin
Philippe II, roi d Espagne

King Charles VIII of France with the Dying Gian Galeazzo Sforza at Pavia, 1775-1860

Lucrezia Crivelli, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Lucrezia Crivelli, (1933). Portrait of Lucrezia Crivelli, (1452-1508) mistress of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan. From " Gestalten Der Weltgeschichte"

Drawing of a walking horse, c1472-c1519 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Drawing of a walking horse, c1472-c1519 (1883). Probably a study for the Sforza Monument. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Drawn in charcoal, pen and Indian ink. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Silverpoint on bluish tinted paper. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Two preparatory studies for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Two preparatory studies for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). One drawn with a pen, the other in silverpoint on bluish tinted paper. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol

Study for the casting of the Sforza Monument, c1493 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Study for the casting of the Sforza Monument, c1493 (1954). In the 1480s Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to produce a great bronze equestrian statue of his father

Studies for the Sforza Monument, c1488-1493 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies for the Sforza Monument, c1488-1493 (1954). Study for the great bronze equestrian statue of Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, commissioned by his son and successor, Ludovico

Study for the Sforza Monument, c1488-1493 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Study for the Sforza Monument, c1488-1493 (1954). Study for the great bronze equestrian statue of Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, commissioned by his son and successor, Ludovico

Text page with portraits of Francesco Sforza, 1490. Page with illuminated border in arabesque with portraits of Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, and Lodovico Sforza

Renaissance Art in Italy: Leonardo da Vinci, (c1900). Da Vinci (1452-1519) showing his fresco of The Last Supper to Ludovico Sforza (The Moor) duke of Milan

The Sforza Monument, c1488-1493. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Sforza Monument, c1488-1493. Top: study, c1488-1490, from the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England; bottom right: Two Sketches of Moulds for Casting a Prancing Horse

Philip III of Spain, 1578 - 1621. Felipe III, King of Spain and Portugal. After an 17th century print

Philip III, 1578 - 1621. King of Spain, also, as Philip II, King of Portugal, Naples, Sicily and Sardinia and Duke of Milan, 1598 - 1621

Maximilian Sforza, 1493 - 1530. Duke of Milan

People of the Court of the Sforza Family (oil on panel) (detail)
XIR187736 People of the Court of the Sforza Family (oil on panel) (detail) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82); Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Portrait of Galeazzo Mario Sforza (1444-76) c. 1471 (tempera on panel) (see also 50366)
XAL168788 Portrait of Galeazzo Mario Sforza (1444-76) c.1471 (tempera on panel) (see also 50366) by Pollaiolo, Piero del (1443-96); 65x42 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian

Francesco Sforza, military leader
Franscsco Sforza, military leader. Historical artwork of a rider on a rearing horse by the Italian artist, engineer and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

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"The Duke of Milan: A Renaissance Legacy" Step into the captivating world of the Duke of Milan, a figure whose influence reverberated through art, politics, and culture during the Renaissance. From Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces to the intricate tapestry of power in Italy, this enigmatic ruler left an indelible mark on history. In Leonardo's "Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, " we catch a glimpse of the duke's refined taste as he commissions this exquisite portrayal. The Lady with an Ermine symbolizes his appreciation for beauty and intellect, reflecting his own multifaceted persona. As we delve deeper into Milanese history, Prospero, Miranda, Caliban, and Ariel emerge from Shakespeare's enchanting play. Plate four from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery transports us to their mystical realm under the duke's patronage—a testament to his support for arts and literature. But it is not only within artistic realms that our duke made waves. Valentina Visconti—Duchess of Orleans—stands tall in her handcolored lithograph by Leopold Massard. This noblewoman exemplifies the alliances forged by our astute ruler in pursuit of political stability across Europe. The reign of Louis XII witnessed further transformation under our esteemed duke's guidance. Known as "Father of the People, " Louis XII embraced Ludovico Sforza as an ally—an alliance immortalized in Leonardo da Vinci collaborating on Milan Cathedral construction—a testament to their shared vision for progress. Yet amidst grandeur lies intrigue; Bernabo Visconti receives Pope Innocent VI's nuncios in 1361—an event captured vividly in an engraving that hints at diplomatic maneuverings behind closed doors. Leonardo himself stands beside Lodovico Sforza—their partnership epitomizing intellectual synergy—in a black-and-white photo capturing their profound connection amid frescoes adorning Galileo Gallery—a space where ideas flourished alongside brushstrokes. The Duke of Milan's influence extends beyond politics and art.